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Your Phone’s Modes
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2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option.
3. Press the key to select the method for answering
calls.
Input mode
Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers
and symbols. While at any text entry screen, press the
Option (left) soft key ( ), then choose the input mode
from the pop-up menu using the navigation keys.
Optional input modes are T9 Word, ABC, Symbol, 123,
and Canned Msg. (See “Section 5: Entering Text” on
page 63 for more information.)
Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, ABC, and 123 by repeatedly
pressing and holding .
Lock Mode
When the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions are
placed on phone use. You can receive calls and
messages, but cannot place outgoing calls (except for
emergency numbers) until you unlock the phone. Lock
Mode also restricts access to menus and the volume
key. Unlock your phone by entering the lock code
when prompted. (See “Lock Phone” on page 178 for
more information.)
